On Friday morning, agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.) conducted a search of the Maryland residence and office of John R. Bolton, the former national security adviser to President Trump. The operation, carried out without immediate public announcement, is part of an ongoing investigation centered on potential violations of classified information protocols. Two individuals with knowledge of the case confirmed that the inquiry seeks to determine whether Bolton may have illegally shared or possessed such information.
While the specifics of the search and associated documents remain undisclosed, the probe has raised questions about the handling of sensitive materials by former administration officials. The investigation has drawn attention due to its implications for executive accountability and the management of classified data under the Trump administration. However, no formal charges or detailed findings have been released at this time.